Cell Phones

The HTC Sense, an intuitive and seamless experience, will be introduced across a portfolio of phones beginning with the new HTC Hero. With its distinct design and powerful capabilities fully integrated with HTC Sense, Hero introduces a unique blend of form and function that takes Android to new heights.

The HTC Hero will come equipped with a 3.2-inch HVGA display, 5 mega-pixel autofocus camera, expandable MicroSD memory, GPS, digital compass, gravity-sensor, 3.5mm stereo headset jack and will be fully optimized for the web.

HTC Hero also includes a dedicated Search button that goes beyond basic search, providing you with a more natural, contextual search experience that enables you to search through Twitter, locate people in your contact list, find emails in your inbox or search in any other area in Hero.Read more

RealNetworks has just unveiled RealPlayer SP, the first application that enables people to easily take Internet video with them on their favorite device and share it, socially, with others. Available in Beta version beginning today at www.realplayer.com, RealPlayer SP is the first and only software product that eliminates the complexity of downloading, converting and transferring video files, so consumers can simply enjoy their video anywhere, on any device.

RealPlayer SP features

• Play Internet video on nearly any device, including the Blackberry smartphones, a range of Nokia S60 devices, Palm Pre, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, Xbox, and many others through automatic conversion and transfer to the correct device format, including h.264, Mpeg4, Windows Media, QuickTime, and RealVideo
• Save time by downloading or transferring multiple videos at the same time
• Add custom device profiles and easily change format settings to maximize video quality and control for a device
• Create audio-only files from videos for playback on devices that only support audio
• Easily share videos on Twitter and Facebook
• Support for latest versions of Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome

RealPlayer SP Beta is available as a free download from www.realplayer.com. Support for h.264 video conversion, DVD playback, and DVD burning is available to those customers who upgrade to RealPlayer SP Plus at a one-time cost of $39.99.

The new Samsung Exclaim and HTC Snap make it easier than ever for customers to use social networks of their choice.

As part of the company's focus on a great customer experience, Sprint has expanded its social networking presence to meet and interact with customers where they are in order to provide direct and timely responses to their inquiries; this reminds me of my various issues with Comcast – it actually helps a lot. Customers can receive Sprint updates on Twitter via @Sprint or @SprintGreenNews for specific company-wide green initiatives. You can even become a fan of Sprint on the company's Facebook page, or check out Sprint's Flickr and BuzzAboutWireless sites.

Samsung Exclaim: The Samsung Exclaim features a messaging-centric form factor in two great colors – Blueberry and Raspberry. The device's dual-slider design hides both a numeric keypad and a full QWERTY keyboard. Exclaim is focused on social networking, with new interactive Facebook and MySpace tiles right on the home screen as part of Sprint's award-winning One Click customizable user interface. Customers can now add Twitter to their home screen using One Click as well. Read more

Motorola and AT&T today announced its latest social messaging slider, the Motorola Karma QA1. This curvy and compact device is designed for social networking with its one-click access to Facebook and MySpace…right from the homescreen.

Motorola Karma features a 2.0 megapixel camera, aGPS, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and IM-style texting with an all-in-one view of messages. It also includes popular IM services like Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live Messenger. For music fans, the phone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Motorola Karma QA1 will be available beginning June 28 at AT&T stores and www.wireless.att.com for $79.99 after mail-in rebate with a two-year service agreement for wireless voice plans of $39.99 a month or higher and a $20 a month data or messaging plan. (Pay $129.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card). Read more

The T-Mobile myTouch 3G will boast a sleek look and contoured feel, plus an array of new features that builds on its popular predecessor, the T-Mobile G1.

The phone is designed to give users the ability to richly customize their menus, wallpapers, icons and more. Also, there are the thousands of Android Market applications to choose from, plus themes and skins that let customers express their style on the inside and outside. The myTouch 3G will be available in black, white and a merlot.Read more

The newest 3G-enabled smartphone from T-Mobile, the Dash 3G, offers a balance of personal and professional connections in a sleek design with faster data delivery and Web browsing via T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g).

The T-Mobile Dash 3G, designed by HTC and powered by Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.1, will be available in a glossy-black finish with red accents. It will feature a full-QWERTY keyboard, easy-to-use trackball and vibrant display.

This latest version of the T-Mobile Dash delivers easy ways to stay connected and organized with voice calling, messaging, support for personal and business e-mail, GPS for location-based services, and synchronization with Microsoft Outlook.

If you are with T-Mobile, you should look into getting this phone. It's excellent for consumers who are busy and need to take care of things quickly.

The Dash 3G will be available in July. No pricing has been announced.

The tie-in campaign includes a customized television commercial directed by "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" director Michael Bay. An in-store consumer promotion with Verizon Wireless will also kick off nationwide. The promotion allows consumers to enter a sweepstakes automatically when they send Friends and Family one of three pre-recorded phone messages from Optimus Prime. As the grand prize, one winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles to attend a screening of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." The winner will also receive 10 LG phones for friends and family, a 55-inch LG television, and an LG Blu-Ray disc home theatre system.

Also, LG launched a movie-themed micro site, www.uncoverlg.com, which includes an engaging and interactive online game. To round out the already compelling campaign, LG announced earlier this year at CTIA their limited edition Versa for the movie tie-in. The phone will be available only through consumer promotions. Read more

The new Samsung Omnia family features cutting-edge technology, with diverse functions for a wide range of user needs. Meet the new models, the Omnia II (i8000), OmniaPRO series (OmniaPRO B7610, OmniaPRO B7320) and the OmniaLITE (B7300).

All-in-one Redefined: Omnia II (i8000)-

• Convenient multimedia experience featuring Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional.
• World's largest 3.7-inch AMOLED display with crystal-clear WVGA resolution
• Large icons and a simple structure
• TouchWiz 2.0 User Interface and 3D effects make enjoying multimedia and multi tasking convenient and fun.
• Advanced R Touch (Resistive Touch) enables faster, more accurate touch response for a touch experience that’s 100% user friendly.
• 480p video recording/playback
• Smooth Internet browsing as well as interactive 3D games.
• Download content on HSUPA 5.76Mbps, HSDPA 7.2Mbps and Wi-Fi capabilities
• Up to 48GB of storage

The BlackBerry Tour will function on Sprint's 3G network, but it also roams on other high-speed wireless networks around the world for reliable voice and email communication without missing a beat.

It lets you stay socially connected by sharing moments through pictures and videos via MMS and instant message on popular IM services or BlackBerry Messenger. The Tour also offers easy access to your favorite social networking sites like Flickr, MySpace and Facebook, and you get smooth integration between the BlackBerry Tour smartphone and your Facebook events and friends giving you a great view of what's happening both personally and professionally.

The BlackBerry Tour smartphone comes equipped with a vibrant display (480 x 360 at 245 ppi), intuitive trackball navigation, full-QWERTY keyboard, corporate and personal email with attachment viewing, calendar, integrated address book and up to 16 GB of expandable memory with a microSD/SDHC card. It also has a 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, auto focus, flash and image stabilization able to capture crisp pictures and video.Read more

The LG Neon is the newest quick messaging phone for socially savvy users who crave an ultramodern design. Featuring a slide-out, full-QWERTY keyboard, and the ability to display threaded messaging, the Neon allows users to flawlessly hold multiple conversations at one time.

Equipped with a touch screen, 2.0 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0 and a built-in music player, the brightly colored LG Neon is fashionable and keeps you easily connected to your social network. You can also expand the storage capacity with an optional 4GB microSD memory card.

This new quick messaging phone should keep you connected at all times with your social network. The LG Neon is now available at AT&T retail stores and online at www.wireless.att.com for $29.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. (Pay $79.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement required.)